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The Frogs and Toads of North America: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification,Behavior, and Calls ReviewThis is a remarkable book.
It covers every species in the United States, with several photos apiece, succinct explanatory text, and, to boot, a CD containing each type of vocalization of each and every species (a couple don't vocalize). The paper stock is heavy; the printers did a great job with the photo reproduction and presentation; and it is 343 pages long.
First, the photographs in the book are stunning. Most were taken by Elliott. The authors used their very best shots of each of the species in the book, and then drew on the very best of others' work where others had perhaps even better photos. It is somewhat difficult to convey in words the quality of the photography here. It represents technique and artistry of the highest level, and many years of the best and the brightest biologists traveling throughout the country, late at night, searching out and then photographing amphibians, several of them incredibly rare.
The authors, particularly Elliott of course, are also known as preeminent natural sound recordists. The compact disc has 99 tracks, and each track succinctly represents each different call of each species. The tracks are tightly edited. When you hear an amphibian, you will easily be able to identify it using the disc. And by listening in one sitting, as I am doing as I write this review, you will be able to hear the wonderful diversity of amphibian vocalization that the authors, and certain guest recordists, have captured through many years of travel, and research, and slogging through stinky mud to capture the highest quality audio recordings in existence of these organisms. The vocalizations of the anurans are among nature's most wonderful and aesthetic inventions. This book is the definitive reference. It represents several lifetimes of work and dedication, all packed into something delicious for the rest of us to consume and ponder.
There is helpful, explanatory text on life histories, habits, maps about ranges, and discussion of conservation biology issues. What more could want?
The price? There must be some mistake. All this is selling for $13.87!! At this price every school and library in the United States should clearly have this work. As should every lover of nature and the sounds of the night.
George L. Paul
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